Pols who evolved on gay marriage

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) are just two of the most recent prominent politicians to back same-sex marriage after having previously opposed it. As more politicians lend their support to gay marriage, here’s a look at some others who have “evolved” on the issue:

Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

THEN: In 2004 as a senator, he voted in favor of a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.

NOW: “I have come to believe that if two people are prepared to make a lifetime commitment to love and care for each other in good times and in bad, the government shouldn’t deny them the opportunity to get married.” — March 15, 2013, in an op-ed published in The Columbus Dispatch.